Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 4: Birthing centers-Medicaid coverage.

HB 4 would add birthing center services to Wyoming's Medicaid program, allowing Medicaid to cover care provided by qualifying birthing centers. This directly affects Medicaid recipients who use birthing centers and the centers themselves, which must meet state definitions under existing law. The bill amends the Medicaid coverage list to include these services, effective July 1, 2026. This change expands access to Medicaid-covered birth services beyond traditional hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include birthing center services, improving access to non-hospital birth care for Medicaid recipients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 129: Expanding Physician Access Act.

The Expanding Physician Access Act allows Wyoming's Board of Medicine to issue provisional medical licenses to internationally trained physicians who meet specific criteria. To qualify, these physicians must have a job offer from a Wyoming health care provider (like a hospital or clinic), hold a current license in their home country for the past five years, complete at least seven years of practice (or 12 years without residency), pass U.S. medical exams and English fluency tests, and have valid U.S. work authorization. The provisional license is tied to employment: if a physician loses their job, the license is suspended until they find new employment, and revoked after six months without a position. A supervising physician - fully licensed in Wyoming with specific qualifications - must be approved to oversee the internationally trained physician.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pathway for internationally trained physicians to obtain licenses, directly expanding healthcare provider access in Wyoming.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 115: Cardiac events in schools-planning and training.

HB 115 requires all Wyoming school districts (including charter schools) to create and implement cardiac emergency response plans for general school settings and separate plans for athletic events. Key provisions mandate that schools place and maintain AEDs in unlocked, accessible locations (within 3 minutes), train staff in CPR and AED use per American Heart Association standards, and rehearse athletic venue protocols annually. The bill allocates $50,000 for reimbursement of implementation costs during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, with priority for districts serving higher percentages of students eligible for free meals. It applies directly to school staff, students, and emergency medical providers by standardizing cardiac emergency protocols across all school properties and athletic events.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 to fund cardiac emergency response plans and training, directly increasing resources for public safety in schools.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cardiac safety protocols and funds AED implementation in schools, enhancing student/staff protection and school infrastructure within education context.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs, CPR training, and allocates $50k for cardiac emergency response plans in schools, directly enhancing public health preparedness and patient access to life-saving care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 74: Public schools to provide feminine hygiene products.

HB 74 requires Wyoming public school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products (like tampons and pads) in restrooms designated exclusively for female students, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. It directly affects schools serving students in grades 6-12, mandating that districts ensure these products are available, accessible, and that students are informed of their location. The bill appropriates $487,500 to reimburse schools based on actual costs, with limits of $1,100 per 100 female students for 2026-2027 and $850 per 100 for 2027-2028. The bill is pending (failed introduction on Feb. 11, 2026) and would take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $487,500 to fund free feminine hygiene products in schools, directly increasing funding for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free feminine hygiene products in K-12 school restrooms with dedicated funding, enhancing student access to essential health resources and well-being in educational settings.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free feminine hygiene products in schools, improving access to essential health resources as part of public health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 63: Medicaid reimbursement-nursing homes.

HB 63 increases Medicaid reimbursement for skilled nursing homes in Wyoming by 5% for services provided between July 2026 and June 2028. This directly affects nursing homes participating in Wyoming’s Medicaid program, which will receive higher payments for care provided during this period. The bill allocates $4.7 million in state funds and $4.7 million in federal funds to cover the increased reimbursement, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund by June 2028. The Department of Health must report on costs and recommend future adjustments by October 2027, and will develop necessary implementing rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.7M state funds to increase Medicaid reimbursements for nursing homes, directly funding essential healthcare services through state budget appropriations.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement for nursing homes by 5%, directly funding healthcare services through higher provider payments under a public health program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 64: Enhanced Medicaid reimbursement rate-maternal services.

HB 64 increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for eligible healthcare providers offering maternal services in rural and frontier areas of Wyoming. It directly affects Medicaid-enrolled providers (like obstetricians, family doctors with OB privileges, midwives, and surgeons providing cesarean backup) and Medicaid clients receiving prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care in these regions. The bill allocates $2 million ($1 million state, $1 million federal) for 2026-2028 to fund these enhanced rates, with the Department of Health required to report on costs and potential adjustments by October 2027. Its key goal is to improve access to maternal care, reduce related health risks, and maintain provider availability in underserved areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M (state/federal) to fund enhanced Medicaid provider reimbursements for maternal services, directly increasing public health program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for maternal providers in rural areas, enhancing access to prenatal/postpartum care and funding public health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 40: Suicide prevention.

This bill requires Wyoming public school districts to provide age-appropriate, evidence-based suicide prevention education to all students. It mandates that schools use programs consistent with existing state materials and training standards outlined in related statutes. The requirement applies to all K-12 public schools and takes effect on July 1, 2026. The legislation directly affects students and school districts by establishing a new mandatory educational component focused on suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention education as new K-12 curriculum component, enhancing student mental health programs within educational framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based suicide prevention education in schools, advancing mental health services under public health programs within healthcare topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 21: Gaming proceeds-outdoor recreation.

HB 21 directs that 10% of monthly online sports wagering revenue be paid to the state commission. The first $300,000 of this revenue annually funds county health programs addressing gambling addiction, while half of the remaining funds go to Wyoming's outdoor recreation and tourism trust fund and the other half to the state general fund. The bill affects sports wagering operators (who pay the fee) and directly provides funding for public health services and outdoor recreation infrastructure. It takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 10% of sports wagering revenue to fund gambling addiction health programs and outdoor recreation trust fund, directly increasing state budget allocations for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirectly allocates $300k annually to county health programs addressing gambling addiction, funding public health initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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